Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Odd I know to be celebrating Christmas in August, but these classic costumes from the 1961 Disney festive musical Babes in Toyland were photographed recently on display at the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives.

Original costumes from Babes in Toyland on display

This was the second movie version based on Victor Berbert's popular 1903 operetta (the first by Laurel & Hardy in 1934), but the first film to be produced in Technicolor.

Tom Piper costume worn by Tommy Sands in Babes of Toyland

These festive outfits worn by the fiancés 'Tom Piper' and 'Mary Contrary' in the movie, were designed by Bill Thomas.

Mary Contrary costume worn by Annette Funicello in Babes of Toyland

Also on display alongside the costumes were these original toy models used in the making of the family Disney movie, which were photographed at The Reagan Library in Simi Valley on July 17, 2012.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

In 2010's Tron: Legacy, Jeff Bridges reprised his role as 'Kevin Flynn', who has been living inside the digital domain of The Grid since he disappeared in 1989 leaving behind his son 'Sam'.

Original costume and props from Tron: Legacy on display

Living in the virtual reality world of Tron, Flynn has developed an almost detached zen-like personality after being betrayed by his renegade alter-ego program 'Clu'.

Tron: Legacy movie billboard

This white costume worn by Jeff Bridges in the Tron sequel, plus set pieces from his hideout and the Flynn's neon sign and arcade game props form the movie were photographed on display at the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibitionat The Reagan Library on July 17, 2012.

Kevin Flynn costume worn by Jeff Bridges in Tron: Legacy

Michael Wilkinson was responsible for Costume Design and Lin MacDonald for Set Design on the Disney sci-fi movie.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Hands up who was surprised with how good 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger was. Being a Marvel Comics (and Chris Evans) fan I was worried that the star-spangled Avenger wouldn't live up to the expectations of his big screen Marvel predecessors like Iron Man and Thor, or that his onscreen debut may be a corny, patriotic mess. Fortunately my fears were proven wrong and I loved every minute of Cap's World War II origin and action romp.

Original motorcycles, costumes and props from

Captain America and The Avengers movies

The Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibition at The Reagan Library had these original motorcycles used in the movie on July 17, 2012, plus Captain America's shield and modern day uniform from The Avengers on display.

The Avengers movie billboard

I don't believe this updated costume designed by Alexandra Byrne was actually worn by Chris Evans in 2012's The Avengers, but the whole thing is instead a prop from Cap's ready room locker set from the S.H.I.E.L.D.Helicarrier.

Captain America costume from The Avengers

It's still pretty cool though and provides great detail of the patriotic uniform, especially if you plan to make it yourself for Halloween or Cosplay purposes. Obviously it goes without saying, where Captain America entertained, The Avengers simply blew me away and totally exceeded all my expectations.

Monday, August 20, 2012

Being a life-long Marvel Comics fan, one of the best thing about Disney buying Marvel a few years ago was that I now get to enjoy a taste of comic book goodness whenever I attend exhibitions like the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives at The Reagan Library.

Stark Industries Formula One race car

driven by Tony Stark in Iron Man 2

Photographed on display with a life-size Iron Man 2 statuette on July 17, 2012, this F1 race car is driven by Robert Downey Jr. in the movie as the playboy billionaire inventor 'Tony Stark'. The Formula One racing action takes placeat the Circuit de Monaco in France, where he's attacked by an energy-whip wielding 'Ivan Vanko' (Mickey Rourke).

Iron Man 2 F1 race car

I have to say, my fanboy heart skipped a beat when I saw this Stark race car on display.

If you're a fan, be sure to also check out the Iron Man 2 suit statuette in more detail and stay tuned for more Marvel movie goodies in the days to come.